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A devastating fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve has claimed 40 lives and left 119 people injured. The blaze apparently broke out when sparks from table fireworks ignited the ceiling panelling in a bar. Commentators express shock at the extent of the tragedy.

Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the former head of the military intelligence service HUR, as the new Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. He succeeds Andriy Yermak, who was forced to step down from this key position in Ukrainian politics in December amid a major corruption scandal. What prompted the appointment of the popular lieutenant general?

Bulgaria became the 21st country in Europe to introduce the euro as the new year began. Although the highly contentious move comes in the midst of a political crisis following the recent resignation of the government, Europe's press voices optimism.

The issue is particularly sensitive for Athens given Greece’s unresolved disputes with Turkey

Acute XR CEO argues Europe's uncertain patent licensing system stifles startups developing AI and VR technologies. With SEP reform stalled in a legal dispute, the company urges EU institutions to reach compromise, warning prolonged uncertainty threatens innovation and market access for small businesses.

The ban – targeting ads for products high in fat, salt or sugar – is expected to remove up to 7.2 billion calories from children's diets each year

Définie par les spécialistes comme un assombrissement de la peau à la suite d'une production excessive de mélanine, le pigment responsable de la couleur de la peau, l'hyperpigmentation crée des taches brunes ou noires affectant le teint naturel. Même si elle peut paraître bénigne, cette pathologie peut bien affecter moralement la vie de celle qui en souffre, compte tenu du regard pesant des autres.